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Case Study: Non Profit Organization (Canada) Replaces Dropbox with Serv-U

“Self-hosted FTP server software is much more secure and reliable for file transfer than cloud-based/SaaS services and FTP freeware.”

Challenges

  • Used Dropbox for file transfer before purchasing Serv-U.
  • IT challenges faced before purchasing Serv-U:
    • Lack of centralized file transfer administration & control
    • Non-IT-approved file transfer services used by employees

Use Case

  • Has 50-250 users (both internally and externally) that use Serv-U.
  • Purchased Serv-U Managed File Transfer (MFT) Server.
  • Use Serv-U to centralize file transfer operations across the organization.
  • Decided to buy Serv-U because of its robust security for file transfer.
  • Key feature of Serv-U that helped meet their IT requirements:
    • File transfer over the Web (via HTTP/S)

Results

  • Benefits realized as a result of using Serv-U MFT Server:
    • Enhanced security and data protection
    • Increased visibility and control of file transfers
  • Rated Serv-U file transfer solution as 5 stars.




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